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Mahonia aquifolium
Native. Evergreen.
How to recognize: 2 feet tall.
Leaves glossy, green, serrated, paired. Sometimes confused with holly.
Stems reddish, slender.
Small golden flowers in spring
Blue berries, not glossy.
Plants of the Month: November
Oregon Grape
Use
The blue fruits are edible but very tart (they improve after a frost.) Can be used in wine or jam.
Medicinal: antiseptic, stimulates liver and spleen.
In the garden, attracts hummingbirds.
Yellow roots can be used as dye.
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